Geology Field Guide to Quesnel Terrane Rocks at Curlew, WA
Overview This is a field guide to the geology of metamorphosed, ore-bearing rocks of the Quesnel terrane exposed in the Kettle River Valley north of Curlew, WA. In this post I revisit stops described in UW Emeritus Professor Eric Cheney's 2014 field guide, 'Stratigraphy, Structure, and Mineralization in the Quesnel Terrane north of Republic, Washington'. I add many new photos and a couple maps, clarify the complex geologic setting, and introduce a few additional stops. Logist
Swawilla Beach Geology
Sixty miles south of the Republic Brewery is a perfect Sunday afternoon beach called Swawilla. Its a narrow stretch of sand and cobble that travels best in boots when its sunny. Cold weather or hot, the breeze will be with you either way, so prepare for it. Wear the right hat, your favorite jacket, and things will turn out okay. This is Atwater Country. A vivid, rugged land where well-laid plans can change overnight. One day you're unraveling the history of Eocene mylonites,
Irrigation-related Information for Mission Valley, MT
Montana State Laws Administrative Rules of Montana - https://rules.mt.gov/ Montana Code Annotated - https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/mca/index.html Montana Legislature - https://www.legmt.gov/ Water Policy Interim Committee (WPIC) - https://committees.legmt.gov/#/nonStandingCommittees/33 U.S. Senate & Congress Because Flathead Indian Irrigation Project (FIIP) is part of the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically the Division of Water and Po
